at liberty (Meaning)
at liberty
the power of choice, the condition of those who are free and independent, freedom from physical restraint, power to do what one pleases, a short authorized absence from naval duty usually for less than 48 hours, at leisure, right, free, an action that goes beyond normal limits (as of proper behavior or good sense), the power to do as one pleases, risk, chance, an action going beyond normal limits, enjoyment of the rights enjoyed by others in a society free of arbitrary or unreasonable limitation or interference, the quality or state of being free, freedom from subjection to the will of another claiming ownership or services, freedom from arbitrary or despotic (see despot sense 1) control, freedom from external (as governmental) restraint, compulsion, or interference in engaging in the pursuits or conduct of one's choice to the extent that they are lawful and not harmful to others, a short authorized absence from naval duty, a violation of rules or a deviation from standard practice, a right or immunity enjoyed by prescription or by grant, a distortion of fact, a breach of etiquette or propriety, permission especially to go freely within specified limits, the positive enjoyment of various social, political, or economic rights and privileges
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at liberty Sentence Examples
- I am at liberty to leave the office whenever I finish my responsibilities.
- The prisoner was released at liberty after serving his sentence.
- I feel at liberty to express my opinions openly and honestly.
- The hikers were at liberty to roam the wilderness as they pleased.
- The birds were at liberty to soar through the sky without restrictions.
- The students were at liberty to choose their own topics for their research projects.
- The tourists were at liberty to explore the city at their own pace.
- The children were at liberty to play in the park without adult supervision.
- The journalist was at liberty to publish the story without fear of censorship.
- As a citizen, I am at liberty to participate in the political process and have my voice heard.
FAQs About the word at liberty
the power of choice, the condition of those who are free and independent, freedom from physical restraint, power to do what one pleases, a short authorized abse
free, loose, at large, unbound, undone, unfettered, unconfined, footloose,unrestrained, escaped
bound, restrained, caught,confined, anchored, chained, tied, penned, imprisoned, caged
I am at liberty to leave the office whenever I finish my responsibilities.
The prisoner was released at liberty after serving his sentence.
I feel at liberty to express my opinions openly and honestly.
The hikers were at liberty to roam the wilderness as they pleased.
